ROBERT SCHUMANN

8 Polonaises, WoO 20

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Originally released as 7 separate CDs in 1999, now remastered and repackaged as a luxury box set at a bargain price; this is the series which launched Goldstone and Clemmow as internationally renowned pianists.

This set also includes rarities and Goldstone's completion of one set of sketches, making it more complete than any other 'complete' set of Schubert's original works for four hands at one piano. Each disc contains well over 70 minutes of music - fabulous value! Also included as 'encores' to each program are the Polonaises which were composed by Schumann in honour of (and inspired by) Schubert.

As Anthony Goldstone died on 2 January 2017 while the final preparations for this release were being made, it is also issued in tribute to one of Britain's finest musicians.

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Reviews

"... The performances may justly be considered among the best by one of the best piano duos. Eight hours of Schubert duets may seem like a lot, but I have been through these three times, and every hearing reveals other beautiful musical moments. Goldstone and Clemow take perfection of ensemble to its summit... Although they do face some strong competition in the best-known works, taken as a whole there is no competition."

James Harrington - American Record Guide - September/October 22017

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